SOUND PROCESSOR APPARATUSES THAT FACILITATE LOW POWER COMPONENT TYPE DETECTION AND COMMUNICATION WITH A PROGRAMMING SYSTEM

摘要

An exemplary sound processor apparatus included in an auditory prosthesis system includes 1) an interface assembly that includes at least a first contact, 2) a first switchable current source having an output coupled to the first contact of the interface assembly by way of a first data line, 3) a differential transmitter having an output coupled to the first contact of the interface assembly by way of the first data line, 4) a differential receiver having an input coupled to the first contact of the interface assembly by way of the first data line, and 5) a control module communicatively coupled to the first switchable current source, the differential transmitter, and the differential receiver and configured to selectively operate in a component type detection mode and in a programming mode. Corresponding sound processor apparatuses, systems, and methods are also described.

主权项

1. A sound processor apparatus included in an auditory prosthesis system and comprising:
an interface assembly that includes at least a first contact and that facilitates interchangeable connectivity of a plurality of external components to the sound processor apparatus; a first switchable current source having an output coupled to the first contact of the interface assembly by way of a first data line; a differential transmitter having an output coupled to the first contact of the interface assembly by way of the first data line; a differential receiver having an input coupled to the first contact of the interface assembly by way of the first data line; and a control module communicatively coupled to the first switchable current source, the differential transmitter, and the differential receiver and that
disables the differential transmitter and the differential receiver and uses, while the differential transmitter and the differential receiver are disabled, the first switchable current source to identify a component type associated with an external component while the external component is connected to the interface by way of the first contact, anddisables the first switchable current source and uses, while the first switchable current source is disabled, the differential transmitter and the differential receiver to communicate with a programming system by way of the first contact while the programming system is connected to the interface assembly by way of the first contact.